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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.27, 306.77 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.27, 306.77 and 139.35 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.27 : 306.77 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.27/306.77 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.27x = 306.77 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.27x = 42,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,746.17/222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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